This Week: Halo’s Art Director drops a cryptic message as he leaves the studio after 17 years, and are major retailers slowly pulling Xbox hardware from their stores? We catch up on the formation of a brand-new studio, Sackbird Studios, made up of a group of former ZeniMax developers, and news on Ubisoft’s canceled and controversial Assassin’s Creed game. This week, I chat with tech guru Vikrant Mathur, co-founder of Future Today, who is about to blow the lid off playing games on your Smart TV without using a console. It’s This Week in Gaming!

This Week: The price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is going up by a lot, Avalanche Studios faces major layoffs following the cancellation of Contraband, and beloved YouTuber Skyrim Grandma says goodbye to Skyrim after nearly a decade. Plus, we’re breaking down this week’s biggest game releases, including the chaotic co-op hit King of Meat, with an exclusive deep dive featuring Glowmade co-founder and Studio Head Jonny Hopper on how the team brought its hilarious world to life and what’s next for the studio.

This Week: PlayStation’s latest State of Play gave us a massive look at what’s ahead and we have all the deets including some news on Wolverine. Meanwhile, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser announces his retirement, and EA is at the center of a shocking $55 billion buyout deal. Plus, Microsoft’s ROG Xbox Ally is making its debut in the handheld market with a hefty price tag. I’m joined by Victor Lucas as we break down the biggest announcements from State of Play, what this massive EA deal really means, and so much more.